Father’s Day is less than a week away. If you are looking for something special to give to dad in honor Father’s Day here is a really quick, affordable and super cute idea! This year I wanted to make our own cards so I came up with a modified version of a craft I had seen done in the past. I hope you enjoy this Father’s Day Footsteps Craft, that will inspire the tiniest foot to follow in their daddy’s footsteps.

Craft paint or stamp pads for child’s foot print. I recommend against finger paint it wont last over time and doesn’t show up thick enough. I used a face paint-pen by Snazaroo because I was in a pinch; however, it worked like a charm.

Dad’s Shoe

Paint brush

Marker

Scissors

Glue Stick

Crayon or pencil

HOW TO MAKE YOUR FATHER’S DAY FOOTSTEPS CRAFT

Using a crayon or pencil trace the bottom of dad’s shoe on a large piece of paper and cut out.

Next apply paint to bottom of your little ones foot and press their foot on the paper aka footprint you cut out earlier. Make sure to hold down long enough to allow for the entire foot to leave an imprint.

Set aside so the paint can dry. Most paints take about 10-15 minutes, the Snazaroo Facepaint dried in a less than five minutes!

Once the paint has dried press the footprint cut out on to decorative paper using a glue stick.

Last but not least add words, poem or scripture of choice to make it special. I wrote “Following in Daddy’s footsteps.” I also like the verse Proverbs 22:6. Be creative and have fun making it personalized.

TIP: I suggest doing step 2 in the kitchen or bathroom to avoid mess and it’s more convenient to be near a sink.

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Free Fishing

​Options for fishing in Maryland without a fishing license

Normally a license is required to Fish in Maryland but there are a few exceptions to this requirement.The first option is there are specific areas in Maryland that are designated License Free Fishing Areas throughout the tidal portions of the Chesapeake Bay and one nontidal location. You are required to observe all fishing laws and regulations. A free MD/PRFC angler registration is also required for anglers fishing without a license in designated tidal license free fishing areas, you may register online. You can see a list of license free locations on the following page: License Free Fishing Areas –

The second option is that Maryland hosts Free Fishing Days. During a free fishing day, a person may catch and possess finfish in the tidal and nontidal waters of the State for recreational purposes without an angler’s license, Chesapeake Bay sportfishing license, or any fishing stamp normally required by the State, but shall otherwise observe all fishing laws and regulations. Maryland’s free fishing days are the first two Saturdays in June and July 4.

Lastly, all those folks under 16 years of age are allowed to fish without a license.

INDOOR PLAYGROUND HOURS- ANDREWS AIRFORCE BASE JBA (BASE ACCESS ONLY)Date: OPEN DAILYTime: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PMLocation: JBA Community Commons, 1442 Concord Ave, Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland 20762Details: Did you miss the Grand Opening ribbon-cutting ceremony?! No problem you can still visit daily. The hours of the indoor playground will be the same as the normal JBA Community Commons hours (Monday to Saturday 7 am. to 8 p.m.) except in the case of reservations by private parties. Please reach out to their page directly for more details. This is for base access DOD and Military ID families.Event Type: Grand OpeningAge Group: All AgesCost: FREERegistration: Drop-In

Date: Every Tuesday & ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PMLocation: Sky Zone Trampoline Park, Crain Highway, White Plains, MDDetails: Toddler Time is a great shared experience for child and parent. A time for your little ones to discover the joy of being active, bouncing under the supervision of their parents, and without interference from the big kids. Visit their website or Facebook Page to find out about special seasonal Toddler Time EventsEvent Type: Parent/childAge Group: Walking to 5 years oldRegistration: Walk-in welcome!Cost: $10 Toddler, $8 Additional Toddler, $7 ParentInformation: SKYZONE TODDLER TIME LINK

Date: Monday – ThursdayTime: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMLocation: Family Place to Play, Waldorf, MDDetails: Family Place to Play Fun Center is a large indoor playground that can accommodate private parties and also is a great place to bring kids to play. Open Play provides many different ways for kids to be stimulated both physically and mentally.Event Type: Free PlayAge Group: All AgesCost: $11 (2 Hours)/ 2 and under $6.60Registration: Drop- In Welcomehttps://familyplacetoplay.com/ways-to-play/

Details: Lord Calvert Bowl is dedicated to kids and ensuring they have asafe and fun place to be themselves.Our Say No To Drugs program offers FREE bowling for kids!Simply register your kids in the program and receiveone FREE game every day all Summer long. That’s it!Subsequent games and shoes are only $2.50 each.Remember to bring your Say No To Drugs card with youif you are already registered. Ages 2-18 Call 410-535-3560 for more information.

HOW: Families can download the FREE weekly scavenger hunt sheet from links on Facebook page or by visiting the Mall Office. Prizes are geared towards children ages 3 – 10; limited to one per child per week while supplies last. Prizes can be collected up to a week after the last Saturday posting. Additional prizes are available to parents that post a photo and comment on each week’s Facebook page post (while at the mall) OR by signing up for a FREE Simon Family Membership. It is recommended to call ahead to confirm prize availability.

The Town of La Plata will host five summer shows for kids at Town Hall. The shows are geared towards preschool and elementary age children and are approximately 45 minutes long. The shows are free and open to the public. Shows will be held outdoors on the West lawn where the Friday night concerts take place (weather permitting – shows will not be moved indoors). Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs for sitting. No concessions will be available, but you are welcome to bring drinks and snacks along. 2018 Schedule:

For more information about the shows please contact Colleen Wilson, Special Events Coordinator at cwilson@townoflaplata.org or at 301-934-8421. If the show is cancelled due to the weather we will post the announcement on the Town’s website (home page and kids show page), face book page and information will be available by calling Town Hall at 301-934-8421.

Details: Play is an important part of a child’s growth and development. Join us for this session of unstructured play time where we’ll provide the tools for your child to explore their creativity and use their imagination.

Registration: ***Ticketed Event*** Summer Reading is a popular time for us. We will be handing out tickets to our most popular events starting 1 hour before programs noted as Ticketed Events. Customers must be present to receive tickets which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Details: Join us in creating rainbows and sunflowers crafts out of paper plates, streamers and bubble wrap.

Event Type: Children’s Library ProgramAge Group: 6 – 11

Registration: ***Ticketed Event*** Summer Reading is a popular time for us. We will be handing out tickets to our most popular events starting 1 hour before programs noted as Ticketed Events. Customers must be present to receive tickets which will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Details: The new school year is nearly here! Join us for a great opportunity for young children to get over their school jitters by hopping on the bus. We’ll read a school bus story, and then board a school bus for a ride to a local elementary school. Kids will be able to talk to the bus driver and learn what they will do on their first day of school!

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